They did the same thing in Canada. The Canadian dollar has risen in value relative to the US dollar since October, yet while the US price dropped $100, the Canadian price stayed the same. The price for the 15" with discrete graphics actually went up.

Sadly, it's consistent with overall Irish prices. By that logic I'd argue either nobody's ripping us off, or everybody is.

There's plenty of legitimate (and less so) ways around this and getting a Mac at 'foreign' prices - even a drive up to the Belfast Apple store will probably save you a bit. Do some more shopping, take in a Giants game - make a day of it if it makes you feel better.

I'm trying not to sound like an Apple apologist, but they're really not ripping us off, at least no more than anyone else. Comparison shop some Hilfiger or Timberland clothes if you don't believe me...

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